What is Taqueria La Picardia's health inspection score?

Taqueria La Picardia has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Taqueria La Picardia last inspected?

Taqueria La Picardia was last inspected on April 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Taqueria La Picardia have?

Taqueria La Picardia has 16 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Taqueria La Picardia safe to eat at?

Taqueria La Picardia has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Taqueria La Picardia serve?

Taqueria La Picardia serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Taqueria La Picardia

Name: Taqueria La Picardia
Address: 118 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Port Chester, 10573
Rating: 80

118 WESTCHESTER AVENUE, Port Chester

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/10/2025

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0Good

American

Better than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Apr 10, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Handwashing

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-3 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (80/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun

Jun 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

6 basic

Apr

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Inspection1 Re-Inspection

Apr 25

Inspection InspectionLatest

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
12DToilet facilities inadequate, inconvenient, dirty, in disrepair, toilet paper missing, not self-closing doors, missing hand wash signs−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−12 pts

Jun 24

Re-Inspection InspectionClean

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 24

Inspection Inspection

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5APotentially hazardous foods are not kept at or below 45�F during cold holding, except smoked fish not kept at or below 38�F during cold holding.−10

Basic (4)

−8 pts

15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
16Miscellaneous, Economic Violation, Choking Poster, Training.−2
15BLighting and ventilation inadequate, fixtures not shielded, dirty ventilation hoods, ductwork, filters, exhaust fans−2
14CPesticide application not supervised by a certified applicator−2

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 23

Inspection Inspection

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

11DNon food contact surfaces of equipment not clean−2
10BNon-food contact surfaces and equipment are improperly designed, constructed, installed, maintained (equipment not readily accessible for cleaning, surface not smooth finish)−2
15AFloors, walls, ceilings, not smooth, properly constructed, in disrepair, dirty surfaces−2
12CPlumbing and sinks not properly sized, installed, maintained; equipment and floors not properly drained−2
11BWiping cloths dirty, not stored properly in sanitizing solutions−2

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Florida DBPR · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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